FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD
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Food, Acid, Water, Time, Temperature, PH
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Food, Acidity, Time, Temperature, Oxygen, Moisture
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Food, Time, Temperature, Oxygen, Moisture
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Both A&B
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Detailed explanation-1: -FATTOM is an acronym used to describe the conditions necessary for bacterial growth: Food, acidity, time, temperature, oxygen, and moisture. Foods provide a perfect environment for bacterial growth, due to their provision of nutrients, energy, and other components needed by the bacteria.
Detailed explanation-2: -Temperature needs to be considered for bacterial growth. Bacteria like temperatures between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit, and this is known as the Temperature Danger Zone (TDZ). They grow even more rapidly when kept at temperatures from 70 F and 125 F, so you must limit the time foods stay at these temperatures.
Detailed explanation-3: -Warmth, moisture, pH levels and oxygen levels are the four big physical and chemical factors affecting microbial growth.
Detailed explanation-4: -It is also important to make sure that microorganisms do not have a chance to grow within the food. Microbial growth is affected by the following six factors: Food, Acidity, Time, Temperature, Oxygen and Moisture, also known as FAT TOM.